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 You know the saying, “You are what you eat”? The food you eat plays a huge part in your health. Our eyes are vascular, meaning that it is important to have a heart-healthy diet to keep the blood vessels that service our eyes healthy. Tiny capillaries provide your retina with nutrients and oxygen; because these vessels are so small, fatty deposits can easily cause blocked veins. I have shared with you the foods that will boost your eye health in my last article. Now, l have compiled a list of the foods that are harmful to the health of your eyes. Fatty Meats Red meats and sausages are often convenient to purchase. Lunch meats can seem healthy but are mostly full of chemical preservatives, salt, fat, and cholesterol. Instead of consuming fatty meats, try adding in lean meats like fresh turkey, which is full of zinc and protein. Salmon is good alternative as well, as it is an omega-3 rich food. Saturated  Fats Junk foods are delicious but can cause serious issues down the line for your h

  Your eyes are an important part of your health. Most people rely on their eyes to see and make sense of the world around them. But some eye diseases can lead to vision loss, so it is important to identify and treat eye diseases as early as possible. You should get your eyes checked as often as your health care provider recommends it, or if you have any new vision problems. And just as it is important to keep your body healthy, you also need to keep your eyes healthy. Don't take your eyes for granted. Take these easy tips to keep your eyes healthy. 1.  Eat Well Good eye health starts with the food on your plate. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might help ward off age-related vision problems like macular degeneration and cataracts. To get them, fill your plate with: •  Green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, and collards •  Salmon, tuna, and other oily fish •  Eggs, nuts, beans, and other nonmeat protein sources •  Oranges and other citrus

Onchocerciasis, or river blindness, is a neglected tropical disease that can cause disfigurement and blindness. The parasitic worm responsible for the condition is spread from person to person through bites from infected blackflies, predominantly in remote agricultural areas with fast-moving rivers. While symptoms of the disease can be severe, the most serious cases are typically due to repeated infections over the course of several years.               Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) What is onchocerciasis? Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, is a disease that affects the skin and eyes. It’s caused by the worm Onchocerca volvulus. Onchocerca volvulus is a parasite. It is transmitted to humans by the bite (blood meal) of the female blackfly (Simulium). This type of blackfly is found near rivers and streams. That’s where the name “river blindness” comes from. Although the majority of people infected reside in sub-Saharan Africa (for example, Nigeria), it also occurs in Centr